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Colleges and Universities
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- California State University, Sacramento, CA
- Boston University, Boston, MA
- University of California Extension, Davis, CA
- Sacramento City College
- Masters Degree - Special Education, Writing/Reading Emphasis
- Bachelor of Arts - English Literature & Composition
- Basic California Credential - Single Subject, English
- Resource Specialist Credential, Writing/Reading Emphasis
- Learning Handicapped Credential, Writing/Reading Emphasis
- Instructed English, composition, literature for twenty-eight years
- Established/delivered private English tutoring services
- Instructed diverse, multiethnic student populations (grades 7 - adult)
- Developed/implemented English curriculum & Resource Specialist Program
- Presented workshops on motivational writing strategies
- Supervised student teachers, instructional assistants, and grandparent volunteers
- Evaluated/scored writing proficiency exams: California Basic Educational Skills
Test (CBEST); CTB/McGraw-Hill CAT 6, Golden State Exam
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Training and Professional Development
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- Area III Writing Project, University of California, Davis
- California Reading & Literature Project, California State University, Sacramento
- Culturally Responsive Teaching, Jenny Cerullo, Trainer
- lnspire the Desire to Write, Bureau of Education & Research
- Making Literature Come to Life, Seminars for Educational Excellence
- Strengthening English instruction, Institute for Educational Excellence
- First Person Personal Essay: Elements of Style, Sacramento City College
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- California SB813 Mentor Teacher
- President, Vice President, Human Rights Chair, Teachers Association
- Facilitator, English/Language Arts Curriculum Committee
- Trainer, Effective Teaching Strategies, Geraldine Flaherty
- Facilitator, School Site Leadership Team for Quality Schools
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Professional Affiliations
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- American Association of University Women (AAUW)
- California Association for Teachers of English (GATE)
- National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE)
- Commended by Superintendent of Public Instruction as SB813 Mentor Teacher
- Selected by colleagues as SB813 Mentor Teacher for four years
- Awarded Certificate Employee of the Month
- Nominated for Teacher of the Year
- Honored by Teachers Association for years of service
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